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Tallinn is the perfect destination for an October half term break. When the beach resorts of the med no longer guarantee the heat for swimming and beach fun, we embraced the cold weather and had lots of adventures exploring this beautiful city. Only four kilometres from the airport, it was a quick taxi ride...

Smaller cruise ships will still be able to sail close to Venice’s main sights It has been common knowledge for many years that the Venetian authorities were considering banning giant cruise ships from the Giudecca Canal as they sail close to the heart of the city on their way to and from the international...

There’s plenty to see during a few hours or days in Bordeaux I had the good fortune to spend a few hours in the centre of Bordeaux last week, and I was reminded that it is, above all, a charming and elegant city. It was November and the weather was cold but dry. ...

Are you feeling that chill in the air? Just because it’s no longer sunny outside doesn’t mean you should put aside the holidays for another year. Madrid is a great choice all year round. Now the summer is over, it’s time for a different type of holiday. Autumn is great for travelling since it’s...

Paris is one of the most photographed cities in the world, so you want to have the best chance at talking photos that can really wow. If you’re only in Paris for a short time, how do you hunt out all the best photography locations? You need a guide, a plan and a map...

Paris’ Annual photo fair is approaching and there’s just enough time to buy tickets, it takes place on the 9-12th November at the Grand Palais. Paris Photo is a huge grandiose Art Fair showcasing hundreds of photographers from around the world. You’ll see modern art like Gregory Crewdson and one of my favourites Darren...

Lisbon is the perfect choice for a family city break. On arrival in Lisbon airport we made our way to the city centre by metro. A clean, cheap and efficient system which we used throughout our stay and the novelty never wore off for the children. Travelling in April, we were spoilt with beautiful...

Cordoba’s stunning Mezquita is one of the world’s great Islamic buildings. I paid a short visit to the Andalusian city of Cordoba a couple of years ago and ever since I’ve been recommending the city to anyone who will listen as being a place well worth visiting. A recent visit to the Cheltenham Literature...

Visiting the Palace of Versailles is a fantastic way to whisk yourself back to the time of Louis XIV, to a time where Kings and Queens controlled France and the Aristocracy ruled. Marvel at the intricacy of design and the absolute beauty of the grounds. The town of Versailles is 12 miles south west...

There are excellent flight links to Bucharest from all parts of the UK. There is a growing band of travellers who have visited most of the popular European cities – not just Paris, Amsterdam and Rome, but also cities such as Krakow, Budapest and Lisbon. Now many people are looking for something a little...